SUMMER SERVE

Are you ready to make memories that will last a lifetime while learning skills that will serve you for years to come?

Camp Oshkidee is now accepting applications for Camp Cooks + Caretakers to serve for the 2026 Family Camp season!

We are looking for faith-filled individuals with a passion for serving others to join our ministry as Camp Cooks + Caretakers. This is an exciting employment opportunity to earn an income while gaining work experience during the summer months in a Christ-centered, family friendly environment.

If you have a heart for our ministry and a willingness to serve, we would love to talk to you about joining our team for another amazing summer at the lake!

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  • TERMS:

    Term of Contract: July 2nd - August 7th 2026

    Honorarium:

    • New Staff: $750 / Week

    • Returning Staff: $800 / Week

    • Room + Board included

    • Friday from 6:00pm - Sunday 8:00am cooks are off duty and free to leave camp.

    • Transportation to and from camp at the beginning and end of contract available if needed.

    DUTIES:

    • Familiarize themselves with the policies for kitchen staff.

    • Prepare their assigned part of the menu.

    • Follow the menu and recipes provided.

    • Maintain a neat and sanitary work environment.

    • Work in cooperation with the other cooks to ensure that the meals are ready in a timely manner.

    • Serve food at mealtimes.

    • Provide assistance to the other kitchen staff when needed.

    • Advise the On-Site Food Services Manager of inventory.

    SKILLS:

    • Must be 17 years of age.

    • Should possess a Safe Food Handling Certificate - opportunity to attend the course will be provided to all new recruits.

    • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

    • Ability to follow instructions, both written and oral.

    ACCOUNTABILITY EXPECTATIONS:

    • Be on site no later than 12:00 pm on the first Saturday of the Camp they are serving. Option to arrive early at the beginning of the Camp season.

    • Attendance is required at all staff meetings.

    • Accountable to the On-Site Food Services Manager.

    • Shall report to the On-Site Food Services Manager in the event of an illness or the need to leave the site.

  • TERMS:

    Term of Contract: July 2nd - August 8th 2026

    Honorarium:

    • New Staff: $750 / Week

    • Returning Staff: $800 / Week

    • Room + Board included

    • Transportation to and from camp at the beginning and end of contract available if needed.

    DUTIES:

    • General daily cleaning of public/common spaces such as washrooms, dining halls and patios

    • General/minimal care of watercraft

    • Daily water testing and garbage removal

    • Corresponding with maintenance crews on all repairs and services

    • A camp vehicle is available for the use of the caretaker while at camp

    • Experience operating a small tractor / front end loader would be an asset but is not required

    Please note: This job does NOT require maintenance of buildings or equipment. However, should the successful applicant be willing, small projects could be identified and assigned.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

July + August are dedicated to our Family Camp programs where you will be living and working on site as part of a larger team of staff dedicated to serving the needs of our campers and facilities.

Daily tasks vary and will consume approximately 6-8 hours per day leaving you with plenty of personal time to enjoy all that Oshkidee has to offer including watercraft, hiking trails, fishing, etc. 

Take a look through our resources to find everything you need to know about the summer Family Camp program you’re applying to serve with.